Demand Planner; Mars Snacking; Mumbai
Core
Mid-term and long-term forecasting for Chocolates and Gums category, driving a robust demand plan with alignment from Commercial, Marketing, and Supply.
Role type
Senior Demand Planner (FMCG)
Builds
Realistic, streamlined demand plan across all channels (Traditional Trade, Modern Trade, DCOM, CSD)
Domain
FMCG / Food & Beverage / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Demand planning, forecasting, multi-channel environment management, cross-functional alignment, rolling forecast management, SKU/brand/channel analysis, product lifecycle management, S&OP cycle presentation
Preferred skills
MBA from Tier-1 college, specialization in Supply Chain/Operations/Logistics
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Translate market trends and seasonality into a realistic demand plan by SKU, brand, and channel; Maintain a continuous rolling demand forecast; Drive cross-functional consensus for the S&OP cycle; Adapt forecasting logic for distinct channel dynamics (Traditional Trade, Modern Trade, DCOM, CSD); Manage product phase-ins and phase-outs to minimize obsolescence; Integrate New Product Developments (NPDs) and seasonal variants into the rolling demand plan
Seniority
Mid-level (3+ years experience)
